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ASTELIA chathamica 'Silver Spear'
Striking silver, sword-like foliage, an excellent architectural plant for a patio tub or to lighten a dull corner
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EvergreenArching, silver-scaly leaves to 1.5m (5ft) long.
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Brown or black
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Height1.2m (4ft)
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Spread2m (6ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightClump-forming perennial. Flowers may be followed by orange berries on female plants
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winterHardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F)
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Full sun
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ASTELIA chathamica 'Silver Spear'
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Additional FeaturesArchitectural interestGood to knowSyn. A. chathamica, A. chathamica 'Silver Sword'. Looks stunning when spotlit at night.Pests & DiseasesNone.Place of originNew Zealand
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Flower ShapePaniclesLong-stalked panicles
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Garden Location/ConditionsAustralian / New ZealandCoastal / windsweptPatio / pot plantsSuitable for small gardens
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Leaf marginEntire
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilPeaty soil.
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Astelia - Growing Guide
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Hart's tongue fern
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A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
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This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
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All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
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